5.9Young Tom Edison · 1940
Young Tom Edison (1940) is a Drama film directed by Norman Taurog, starring Mickey Rooney, George Bancroft, Fay Bainter.
Drama
5.9Overview
Inventor Thomas Edison's boyhood is chronicled and shows him as a lad whose early inventions and scientific experiments usually end up causing disastrous results. As a result, the towns folk all think Tom is crazy, and creating a strained relationship between Tom and his father. Tom's only solace is his understanding mother who believes he's headed to do great things.
Cast
Mickey Rooney, George Bancroft, Fay Bainter, Virginia Weidler, Eugene Pallette, Victor Kilian, Bobby Jordan, Lloyd Corrigan
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What is "Young Tom Edison" about?
Inventor Thomas Edison's boyhood is chronicled and shows him as a lad whose early inventions and scientific experiments usually end up causing disastrous results. As a result, the towns folk all think Tom is crazy, and creating a strained relationship between Tom and his father. Tom's only solace is his understanding mother who believes he's headed to do great things.
When was "Young Tom Edison" released?
Young Tom Edison was released in 1940.
Who stars in "Young Tom Edison"?
The cast includes Mickey Rooney, George Bancroft, Fay Bainter, Virginia Weidler.
